1.  starter activity We are going to explore the truth behind the Robin Hood legend, but how familiar are you with the story? Study the cards and sequence them in the correct order. You could do this as a human card sort.  What are some of the hidden messages in the story?

2. What were outlaws really like? TBAT explain whether the RH legend is useful to historians To compare the RH legend with real life outlaws  Learning objectives  Key words: outlaw bandit Crusades

3.  Your task Study Sources and indentify and explain which source or sources…. Study Sources and indentify and explain which source or sources…. Tell us about the reality behind the legend of Robin Hood Tell us about the reality behind the legend of Robin Hood Tell us about crime and punishment at the time of Robin Hood Tell us about crime and punishment at the time of Robin Hood Tell us about how people have interpreted the Robin Hood legend Tell us about how people have interpreted the Robin Hood legend  Which source is most useful for studying the enduring popularity of Robin Hood?  Which source is most useful for studying the enduring popularity of Robin Hood?

4.  Your task Study either Wilkes, p.34-5 or Dawson p.48-9. Copy these statements into your notes and explain if they are true or false: Study either Wilkes, p.34-5 or Dawson p.48-9. Copy these statements into your notes and explain if they are true or false: Outlaws only stole from the rich Outlaws only stole from the rich Outlaws helped the poor Outlaws helped the poor Outlaws were loyal to each other Outlaws were loyal to each other Draw up a list of similarities and differences between the Folville Gang & RH’s ‘Merry Men’ Draw up a list of similarities and differences between the Folville Gang & RH’s ‘Merry Men’

5.  starter activity Watch clips from the Robin Hood movies. Which can teach us most about RH and medieval crime and punishment?

6.  Extension task Watch a Robin Hood movie – you’ll find a selection on ‘The Bold Outlaw’ website and write a review of the film, saying what the film can tell us about crime and punishment in the Middle Ages and how accurate the depiction of Robin Hood isThe Bold Outlaw

7.  Homework Use the weblinks on Studyhistory to produce a mind map exploring Robin Hood. Include the following branches in your mind map: Use the weblinks on Studyhistory to produce a mind map exploring Robin Hood. Include the following branches in your mind map: The origins of the Robin Hood legend The origins of the Robin Hood legend Characters in the story (including his enemies) Characters in the story (including his enemies) Film, TV adaptations Film, TV adaptations Musical interpretations (songs, ballads etc) Musical interpretations (songs, ballads etc) What the legend tells us about medieval crime & punishment What the legend tells us about medieval crime & punishment

8. What were outlaws really like? TBAT explain whether the RH legend is useful to historians To compare the RH legend with real life outlaws  Learning objectives  Key words: outlaw bandit Crusades